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Aaron's childhood home to become museum (AP)

 
Hank Aaron's childhood home in his native Mobile will be renovated and turned into a museum once it's moved next to the stadium named for the Hall of Famer and one-time home run king. National Baseball Hall of Fame officials were in Mobile for an announcement Monday afternoon that Aaron's family will donate the home to the city. (link)

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